Tag: litigation

How long do I have to bring a claim against an Estate in Ontario? 

In Ontario, different statutes give different limitation periods, for bringing different types of claims. For example, the Trustee Act sets a 2-year limit, from the date of death, for a claim against the estate of a deceased person.  However, the...

By Carly Stewart of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday October 20, 2026.

Re-Sealing Foreign Guardianship: Applying the Fisher Decision to Israeli Orders

In 2018, I wrote about resealing foreign guardianship. Not a lot has changed in this area, until the decision of Justice Mayers in Fisher v. Danilunas, 2025 ONSC 4359 came out in July 2025 (the “Fisher decision”). A lot has...

By Yasmin M. Vinograd of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday March 26, 2026.

Foreign Guardianship Orders in Ontario: Fisher v. Danilunas Changes the Landscape

In 2018, Yasmin Vinograd blogged about the practical difficulty faced by foreign-appointed guardians seeking access to Ontario assets belonging to an incapable person. The central obstacle was section 86 of Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 (“SDA”). This section permits Ontario...

By Keri Gillespie of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday March 18, 2026.

How Much Will My Claim Cost?

Probably the most common criticism of lawyers is that we simply cost too much. So, when a prospective client is contemplating suing someone, or where they have just been sued, I'm always asked with a lot of hesitation - how...

By Ryan Bodnar of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday June 9, 2025.

Gifts Made During a Parent’s Lifetime – Why Proper Documentation is Essential for Legal Clarity and Family Harmony

In Ontario, inter vivos gifts—gifts made by a parent during their lifetime—are often made with love and good intentions. However, without proper legal documentation, these lifetime gifts can lead to serious estate disputes, misunderstandings, and costly litigation after a parent’s...

By Ines Jelic of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday May 5, 2025.

The Little Mermaid is Back, but Ariel Still Needs a Lawyer, not a Court Composer, or: Ten Possible Ways to Void a Contract

At a recent meeting, Leslie Scott, our Marketing Manger said, if you want to get ‘clicks’, write about something current.  In response, Associate Lawyer, Tanya Hewitt said, Ooh!  Like the live-action remake of the classic Disney animated film, ‘The Little...

By of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday June 12, 2023.